manufacturing and engineering

Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

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Getting the supply chain right is a key to encouraging consumers in developing nations to buy EVs.

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In theory, quantum batteries recharge extremely rapidly but translating this to the real world is a different matter.

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It promises rapid progress in many fields but experts say widespread real-world gains remain to be seen.

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On the ocean floor, robots will gather the rocks and suction pipes and hydraulic lifts will transport these to a surface vessel.

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Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.

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Amid a search for greener, cheaper construction, innovations in robotics are being keenly watched.

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